Category: News

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations director-general, QU Dongyu, has appointed Dr Hussein Gadain as his new representative in Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Gadain, who replaced Koffy Dominique Kouacou, brings over 30 years of experience in natural resource management, food security, and agricultural development in Africa […]

The Tinubu National Solidarity Movement has launched a scathing critique of the emerging opposition coalition, accusing its key actors of being power-hungry politicians bent on reclaiming influence they squandered over two decades of misrule. In a statement issued to journalist yesterday in Abuja by National President, Mohammed Sani Akwashiki, the organization described the coalition as […]

The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has officially announced the conduct of its upcoming Chapter Election, scheduled on September 25, 2025, at Art and Culture Complex, Area 10, Garki, Abuja This landmark event marks a vital democratic process aimed at ushering in a new leadership cadre dedicated to championing […]

Kogi State House of Assembly has passed the Bill for a Law to Provide for the Restriction of Heavy-duty Truck Movement in Lokoja Metropolis and Other Matters Connected Therewith, 2025, and three other bills. The bills are awaiting the assent of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. The bills were passed by the lawmakers after clause-by-clause consideration […]

Students of Marist Bicentenary College, Ngor Okpala, Imo State are to represent Nigeria at the upcoming Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) Global Competition in Georgia, United States. They earned the invitation for pioneering a project to tackle malnutrition and vitamin A deficiency. Their innovation, named SAPA Drip, is a nutrient-rich food solution […]

North Central Forum for Peace and Development (NCFPD) backed the former Governor of Plateau state, Senator Joshua Dariye to emerge the new National Chairman of the ruling party. The group also passed a vote of confidence in the former Governor’s capacity and capability to lead the APC to victory in future elections, given his experience […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCTA), Nyesom Wike, has signed a development agreement with MAG International Links Limited for the Abuja City Walk project, modelled after Dubai’s iconic City Walk. The agreement sets strict timelines to ensure prompt execution, with the first phase expected to be completed by May 2026 to coincide with President […]

President, Shettima, Osinbajo, others to attend NEC meeting today in Villa   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday evening, as consultations intensified over the appointment of a new national chairman of the party. The closed-door meeting, held […]

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday, launched the domestication of the National Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy in Ilorin, Kwara State. Governor AbdulRazaq described the development as another initiative to create more opportunities for women in the state. LEADERSHIP reports that the launch makes Kwara the first state in the North-Central zone to […]